<p><strong>A fun entertaining novel! I can't imagine anyone who wouldn't enjoy this book as much as I did. -Leslie A. Rasmussen award-winning author</strong></p><p><strong>Twelve months 12 encounters 12 chances for happiness.</strong></p><p>When Mar Meyer's husband leaves her for another woman she makes a bold decision: she walks away from everything-her home her friends even her name.</p><p>Starting over in midlife isn't easy. But Mar is determined to reinvent herself-one month one experience and one casual acquaintance at a time.</p><p>As the year unfolds Mar drifts in and out of unexpected encounters: a struggling gym friend a flirty dance instructor a hilariously overbearing consultant a kind older gentleman... and Charlie a charming bestselling novelist who wants more from Mar than she's ready to give.</p><p>Each connection &nbsp;teaches her something new. But keeping things casual comes at a cost-and sooner or later Mar must decide: is she protecting herself... or holding herself back?</p><p>Filled with humor heart and an unforgettable cast of characters <em>My Year of Casual Acquaintances</em> is a moving often funny story about starting over &nbsp;opening your heart and embracing human connection.</p>